Oleg Broytman, PhD

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Scientist – Respiratory and Neural Physiology/Toxicology

Results oriented biomedical research scientist with 7+ years post-doctoral experience in pre-clinical animal studies. Highly skilled in study direction, experimental design, process improvement and personnel management. .

Professional Highlights

Lead scientist collaborating with senior scientists, researchers and administrators in trouble-shooting and solving lab processes, direction of scientific studies, and team research management.

Secured $700,000 in federal funding and intramural grants.

Developed and applied problem solving methodologies to assess and validate experimental designs and R&D productivity.

Created new lab processes, experimental protocols and SOPs to improve quality control and increase productivity by applying multiple assessment and validation techniques.

Developed staff technical training programs supporting process improvement initiatives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Respiratory and Neural Physiology

Animal Models of Disease

Animal Handling and Drug Delivery

Small Animal Surgeries

Medical Device Experience (CPAP, Pulmonary Function Testing)

SOP and Protocol Development

DNA and RNA Molecular Biology

Computer-based Data Analysis and Presentation (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prizm).

Language and Communication Skills

Scientific Presentations – Experienced in presenting R&D results to professional and industry workshops and seminars.

Training Programs – Developed staff training programs targeting workplace needs.

Russian – Fluent, experienced in scientific translations.

French – Proficient, experienced in scientific translations.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, March 2009

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Research: Cellular and molecular biology of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Recipient of a pre-doctoral research fellowship award.

B.S. in Biochemistry, May 2001

State University of New York at Binghamton

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine

2012 - Present

Assistant Scientist

Madison, WI

Respiratory and Neural Physiology Studies in Animal Models of Lung Disease.

Animal Handling, Drug Administration, Anesthesia and Small Animal Surgeries.

Secured $700,000 in intramural and federal research funding.

Develop and continuously update IACUC protocols, SOPs, and experimental approaches.

Assisted in conduct of clinical study involving CPAP therapy for sleep apnea, Pulmonary Function Testing and tongue strength measurements.

Ensured compliance with institutional policies, safety regulations and Lab Animal Welfare guidelines.

Collaborated with study teams and scientific teams in multiple project meetings and research initiatives.

Trained and supervised technicians and trainees.

Made emergency plans and directed team effort to restore study progress with minimal delay after damage from building fire.

Presented scientific findings at conference posters and oral presentations.

Authored several articles in refereed journals.

University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

2009 – 2012

Postdoctoral Researcher

Madison, WI

Developed the lab SOPs, protocols and animal care/use procedures.

Performed rat surgeries, sub-dural spinal catheter implantation, in vivo nerve recordings and tissue analysis by immunoassays.

Cultured and transfected HEK 293 cells for viral vector production.

Designed and tested siRNA plasmids by transfection of rat astroglioma cells.

Trained and supervised technicians and research assistants.

Developed professional presentations and research manuscripts.

Contributed to preparation of a successful NIH grant proposal.

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